Instant Pot Meat Loaf

Meatloaf is one of those meals that most everyone loves and everyone has the best recipe, right?! I set out this week to come up with a meatloaf dinner that everyone would love, fixed right in your instant pot. (Have I mentioned that I just love, love, love my Instant Pot!) However, before I get into the recipe I thought you might be interested in a few meatloaf facts.

Instant Pot Meatloaf Dinner

I would do anything for love, but I won’t do that.

Okay, not THAT Meatloaf!

Meatloaf (the food dish, not the singer) is a combination of meat and ingredients that are mixed together and formed into the shape of a loaf.

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Hence the name, meatloaf.

Do you know where meatloaf’s origins began? Well, meatloaf has European roots. You can find mention in cookery collection Apicius as early as the 5th century when talking about meatloaf of minced meat.

There is an absolutely fascinating chart found HEREthat lists the names of meatloaf in countries.

Despite the fact that various forms of the dish have been served since colonial times, meatloaf didn’t make its appearance in American cookbooks until the late 19th century.

When I think about meatloaf, I think comfort food. It’s got a great flavor and taste, and it just hits your tummy and stays. It’s a great meal option for families to have when schedules are super busy because it cooks up great, plus tastes super yummy for leftovers as well!

Is there anything better than a nice piece of meatloaf that you can take with your for lunch the next day? I think not!

Without further ado, let’s learn how to make a meatloaf dinner in the instant pot!

1) Combine ground beef, crackers, parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, onion powder, ketchup, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. When the ingredients are combined, press the meat firmly to the bottom of the so that the meat takes the shape of the bowl.

2) Criss-cross two sheets of aluminum foil. Turn the bowl with the meat upside down in the center of the aluminum foil. Your meatloaf and foil bowl should be just smaller than your Instant Pot insert.

Then, roll the edges of the foil up to form a bowl shape around the meatloaf. Place the meatloaf and foil on top of a metal steaming basket.

3) Next dump the carrots, potatoes, and broth in the Instant Pot. Place the metal rack that came with the Instant Pot on top of the vegetables. This will keep the meatloaf and vegetables separate.

Then slide the steaming basket with the meatloaf into the Instant Pot to sit on top of the wire rack. Cover the top of the meatloaf with the additional 1/2 cup ketchup as desired.

4) Lock your lid into place and turn the steam valve to sealing. Cook your meatloaf on high pressure for 35 minutes using the manual setting. When done let the pressure release using the quick release method.

5) Remove the meatloaf from the Instant Pot and set on a baking sheet. Place the meatloaf in the oven under the broiler for 5-7 minutes to thicken the ketchup on top. Let your meatloaf sit for 5-10 minutes to cool, then slice and serve.

Note: Your vegetables will be soft similar to being cooked in a slow cooker all day. For firmer vegetables, do not add the vegetables in the beginning. Instead, cook the meatloaf for 25 minutes.

Release the pressure and remove the meatloaf. Then add the vegetables to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Reinsert your meatloaf and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

And there you have it…just like that, you have a super delicious and hearty east Instant Pot Meatloaf recipe that you can make right away.

While I say it’ll be good for leftovers, there’s also a pretty darn good chance that there won’t be a bite left over at all. If that’s the case, then all that means is your going to have to add this recipe into your meal-planning rotation and make another meatloaf or two in the very near future.

Meatloaf is perfect for the Fall and Winter months, so now is a perfect time to start perfecting this recipe. Trust me…it’s so simple that you’ll be a pro after making it just one time!

Combine ground beef, crackers, parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, onion powder, ketchup, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. When the ingredients are combined, press the meat firmly to the bottom of the so that the meat takes the shape of the bowl.

Crisscross two sheet of aluminum foil. Turn the bowl with the meat upside down in the center of the aluminum foil. Your meat load and foil bowl should be just smaller than your Instant Pot insert. Then, roll the edges of the foil up to form a bowl shape around the meat load. Place the meatloaf and foil on top of metal steaming basket.

Next dump the carrots, potatoes, and broth in the Instant Pot. Place the metal rack that came with the Instant Pot on top of the vegetables. This will keep the meatloaf and vegetables separate. Then slide the steaming basket with the meat loaf into the Instant Pot to sit on top of the wire rack. Cover the top of the meatloaf with the additional 1/2 cup ketchup is desired.

Lock your lid into place and turn the steam valve to sealing. Cook your meat load on high pressure for 35 minutes using the manual setting. When done let the pressure release using the quick release method.

Remove the meatloaf from the Instant Pot and set on a baking sheet. Place the meatloaf in the over under the broiler for 5-7 minutes to thicken the ketchup on top. Let you meatloaf set for 5-10 minutes to cool, then slice and serve.

Note: Your vegetables will be soft like they when they cook in a slow cooker all day. For firmer vegetables, do not add the vegetables in the begging. Instead cook the meatloaf for 25 minutes. Release the pressure and remove the meatloaf. Then add the vegetables to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Reinsert your meatloaf and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

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Hi Bonnie, I would dd another 5-10 minutes to double the recipe. I totally understand the teenage boy thing! We now have our first teenager. When the rest get there, I will need to use both my pots at the same time. lol

This looks delicious and easy! I can prep the ingredients the night before or that morning before work for such a simple dinner after work. 🙂 If I don’t use ketchup on the top, there is no need to broil, correct? Thanks!

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